Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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OpenChat adds direct crypto transfers through Oisy and NFID Wallet

OpenChat users can now send cryptocurrency directly through the platform using Oisy and NFID Wallet, removing the need to first deposit funds into an...

Onicai SNS proposal goes live on ICP governance

A proposal to move onicai towards decentralised governance through an SNS is now live on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System (NNS), giving the...

ICPanda proposes six protocols for trusted AI agent communication

AI agents are increasingly being designed to communicate and act with less direct human involvement, raising questions about identity, authority, privacy and the reliability...

Liquidium records largest simple loan with $60,700 USDC borrowed against Bitcoin

Liquidium has reported its largest simple loan to date, with a user borrowing about $60,700 in USDC by providing two Bitcoin as collateral. According to...
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Wages Hit the Brakes as Australia Watches RBA’s Next Move

Australia’s economy is beginning to show signs of weariness, with wage growth decelerating and inflation finally easing off after a period of relentless pressure....
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APAC Firms Flex Global Muscle in 2024 Forbes 2000 List

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has once again proven its economic might, dominating the 2024 Forbes Global 2000 list. With 771 companies headquartered in APAC...
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Rent drops: A breather for tenants?

The Australian rental market is experiencing a shift that could signal some relief for renters, especially in major cities. Over the past month, there’s...
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Crypto Rules and Regional Riddles

Asia’s crypto landscape is undergoing a transformation driven by regulatory changes across the region. Nations like India, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, and Indonesia are...
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Venezuela Blocks Binance and X Amid Election Turmoil

Venezuela’s government has recently imposed restrictions on several online platforms, including the popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance and the social media network X, amidst growing...
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Tyler Winklevoss Backs ZCash: A Boost for Privacy in Crypto

As regulatory shifts in the United States continue to reshape the cryptocurrency landscape, Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of the Gemini exchange, has thrown his weight...